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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123544 | Electrical connector assembly adapted to withstand rotational movement An electrical connector assembly, which can easily disengage a first connector from a second connector without damaging constructional elements when excessive rotational moment is exerted on the one connector when connected to the second connector, is provided. The ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8062050 | Cable assembly with improved grounding member An cable assembly includes an insulative housing; a plurality of signal terminals and grounding terminals received in the insulative housing; a plurality of signals wires and grounding wires; a grounding member having a main portion located in a vertical plane and a... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8038463 | Device for securing a connector A device for securing a connector in an insulating module housing particularly a USB connector is disclosed. The module housing contains a connection region with at least one location spring arranged therein, wherein the spring end of the location spring is aligned ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7972163 | Electrical connector having latching mechanism An electrical connector includes a plurality of pins, an isolation body and a latching mechanism. The isolation body includes a receiving part. The receiving part is arranged at a front edge of the isolation body and has a first engaging element. The latching mechan... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7901235 | Releasably locking auto-aligning fiber optic connector A connector assembly couples signal lines for an optical catheter by providing a guided releasable latching mechanism that ensures optimal alignment with only a single vertical dimension under control. A receptacle carrying a first signal line defines a channel for ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7887359 | Connector comprising a locking device A connector includes a housing, which extends along a longitudinal axis lying in the plug-in direction and which is divided into an electric connector part and a locking device located next to the electric connector part for the releasable locking of the connector w... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7867008 | Water-proof connector assembly Disclosed is a water-proof connector assembly which comprises a first connecting device, a second connecting device and a fastener. The first connecting device includes a first casing, a male conductive terminal, a water-resisting member and a first screwing member.... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7824206 | Digital multimedia connectors that secure to corresponding digital multimedia receptacles A system includes a digital multimedia connector of a digital multimedia cable. The digital multimedia connector includes a first housing enclosing a first plurality of electrical contacts, a retainer adjacent and external to the first housing, and a release. The sy... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7811114 | Connector with improved latching mechanism The invention relates to a connector including a connector housing and a latch including a first beam and a second beam, which first and second beam are connected with each other. The first beam includes a first locking structure and the second beam includes a secon... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7762830 | Connector for a thermal cutting system or welding system A connector assembly for a thermal cutting system or welding system can include a housing having a locking device. The locking device can cause, upon application of a translational force, engagement of the connector assembly relative to a stationary receiving mechan... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7753709 | Call cord connection system with mechanical coupling mechanism A call cord system and connection are disclosed. The system can be implemented in any number of situations where summoning assistance from a remote location is desirable, such as in a healthcare provider setting. In addition, the call cord connection allows the cord... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7699640 | Miniature circular connector system A generally circular plug and receptacle connector system for use with electronic systems and devices is provided. This system includes: a plug component and a receptacle component. The plug component further includes: a housing having an internal channel formed the... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7686639 | Electrical card connector having clips to increase retaining force for cards An electrical card connector (100) includes an insulating housing (10), a metal shield (30) defining a plurality of channels (110, 142, 141), a terminal module (20) with a plurality of contacts (21) received therein and a cl... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7654849 | Releasably locking auto-aligning fiber optic connector A connector assembly couples signal lines for an optical catheter by providing a guided releasable latching mechanism that ensures optimal alignment with only a single vertical dimension under control. A receptacle carrying a first signal line defines a channel for ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7625227 | High performance blind-mate connector A two-part connector can be achieved for high performance situations using blind-mate insertion by using power activation. In one embodiment, the male and female portions of a standard RF connector can be securely mated so as to achieve high performance without the ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7484988 | Connector clamping systems and methods According to some embodiments, an electrical connector assembly comprises an electrical connector body and a clamping collar disposed over the electrical connector body. The electrical connector body comprises a pair of opposing latch hook strips parallel to an inse... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484987 | Latch assembly for an optoelectronic module A module that includes a housing and a latch assembly at least partially positioned within the housing. The latch assembly has first and second associated states, and includes an actuation sleeve having a first position that corresponds with the first state, and a s... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7452231 | Portable electronic device A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a body, a circuit board, and a USB plug. The body includes a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover is engaged with the bottom cover. The circuit board is disposed in the body. T... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7442060 | Adapter and apparatus for coupling a cord of a peripheral device with a portable terminal An adapter and apparatus for coupling a corded peripheral device with a portable terminal. The adapter may be used to convert the portable terminal to include an electrical connector having a break-away capability for connecting a corded peripheral device with the t... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7402068 | High voltage interlock connection An interlock connection is provided for use in conjunction with a high voltage electrical system. The interlock connection includes a male portion, a resilient member, and a female portion adapted to receive the male portion therein. The female portion includes an a... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7381077 | Connector module A connector module for communication includes a main body, a slider, a holder, a protrusion and an elastic member. The slider is telescoped into the protrusion and connected with the holder. The holder slides the slider, enabling the protrusion to move in and out fr... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381084 | Connector position assurance arrangement An electrical connector assembly adapted to mate with a device. The connector assembly includes a housing with a primary latch assembly that engages the device, and a connection position assurance (CPA) component that is telescopically engageable over an outer surfa... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374448 | Electrical connector locking system A locking mechanism for electrical connectors is disclosed. The locking mechanism comprises one or more sockets affixed to one of a pair of electrical connectors, e.g., a male electrical connector, and one or more mating studs affixed to the other of the pair of ele... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364473 | Connector for electronic device A space-saving and protective peripheral device connector for use with electronic devices, such as laptop computers, is disclosed. The device connector has a housing containing a plug, such as a USB connector, for insertion into a female port of the electronic devic... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361065 | Connector assembly for conductive plates A connector assembly for mating with a self-supporting plate fabricated from a conductive material, the plate formed with a plate mounting edge and first and second surfaces extending from the plate mounting edge includes an alignment housing mounted to the plate at... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351098 | EMI shielded electrical connector and connection system A shielded electrical connection system has a pair of electrical connectors each comprising an inner insulator housing and an outer housing of conductive material. A shunt member of conductive material contacts conductive plug and socket portions of the respective e... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7335047 | Metallic connector The invention proposes a metallic push-pull connector for use in harsh and moist industrial environments that is provided with a sliding sleeve and features an interlocking device that causes the connector to be interlocked with a mating connector during the install... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322846 | Quick connect connector The invention relates to a connector that can be easily mated to a jack connector. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318739 | Connector A lock projection (12) is formed on a wall portion (6) of one connector (2), and a lock receiving portion (30) for the lock projection (12) is provided at an elastic wall portion (20) of the other connector (3). The c... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314377 | Electrical power connector A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311546 | Connector, a mating connector and a connector device A holding cap (RC) is mounted on a terminal holding portion (51) of a female housing (5) from the front, and a tubular cover (52) is so formed outward of the terminal holding portion (51) to surround the holding cap (RC). First shake prev... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311544 | Connector locking device A locking device for securing a plug in a jack has a housing with a tang and an adjustable clamp with a lip. The housing fits over the plug with the tang blocking a latch arm of the plug from being moved to release the plug from the jack. The clamp is movable to a l... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309242 | Power connector A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303423 | Squib-type electrical connector with multiple engagement means An electrical connector includes a connector housing having a contact engaging section with contacts which engage mating contacts, and a wire holder holding wires connected to the contacts. The connector cover is capable of moving between partially engaged position ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7285017 | Cable connector and method of assembling a cable to such a cable connector The invention relates to a cable connector including a housing having a die-cast base substantially extending between a front side and a rear side of the connector. The connector further includes a die-cast first housing part mounted to the die-cast base such that t... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270560 | USB connector locking device with lock prongs or movable lock ring A universal serial bus (USB) locking connector includes a cable, a polymeric body connected to the cable, and a metallic male plug that projects axially from the body. One or more locking prongs extend axially alongside but are spaced from the male plug and are resi... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264484 | Connector and portable terminal A connector includes a plug connector including a plug body, and at least one plug contact held by the plug body; and a receptacle connector including a receptacle body having a plug-in slot, and at least one receptacle contact held by the receptacle body so as to m... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261581 | Coaxial connector and method Disclosed is a coaxial connector consisting of a back nut, outer and inner terminals, and an insulator. The back nut is made of a single tubular piece and does not enclose any further parts. In connecting a coaxial cable to the connector, the cable is inserted throu... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252525 | Nestled connector coupling structure A connector coupling structure includes first and second connectors including housings. A raised portion is formed at a front end side of an inner surface of the second connector housing. When the first and second connectors are coupled, the raised portion contacts ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238047 | Connector plug and mating plug The invention concerns a coaxial connector plug and mating plug in which the connector plug has a connector housing that is open at the front end for plugging in the mating plug and contains a canal holding an insulated internal conductor contact, with a clamp sleev... | 07/03/2007 |
